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Updated 1:33 pm, Friday, December 14, 2012

Actor and executive producer Kenneth Branagh, from "Wallander III", poses for a portrait during the PBS TCA Press Tour on Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Actor and executive producer Kenneth Branagh, from "Wallander III", poses for a portrait during the PBS TCA Press Tour on Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Photo: Matt Sayles

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR BREEDER'S CUP - Chef Bobby Flay attends Breeders' Cup A Taste of the World at The Huntington on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in San Marino, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for Breeders' Cup/AP Images) less

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR BREEDER'S CUP - Chef Bobby Flay attends Breeders' Cup A Taste of the World at The Huntington on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in San Marino, Calif. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for Breeders' ... more

FILE - In this June 22, 2012 file photo, Jermaine Jackson performs with The Jacksons on their Unity Tour 2012 at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN. Court records in Los Angeles show Jackson filed a petition on Nov. 6, 2012 to change his famous last name to Jacksun, citing only "artistic reasons." (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File) less

FILE - In this June 22, 2012 file photo, Jermaine Jackson performs with The Jacksons on their Unity Tour 2012 at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN. Court records in Los Angeles show Jackson filed a petition on ... more

Photo: Barry Brecheisen

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Mo'Nique accepts the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for AAPrecious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by SapphireAA at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) less

Mo'Nique accepts the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for AAPrecious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by SapphireAA at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the ... more

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR HOUSE OF ROCK - Courtney Bingham and Nikki Sixx attend the 98.7 Saves Christmas Party at The House of Rock on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision for House of Rock/AP) less

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR HOUSE OF ROCK - Courtney Bingham and Nikki Sixx attend the 98.7 Saves Christmas Party at The House of Rock on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Todd ... more

Photo: Todd Williamson

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TEEN VOGUE - Hailee Steinfeld is seen at the 10th Annual Teen Vogue 'Young Hollywood' Party with Emporio Armani on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for Teen Vogue/AP Images) less

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TEEN VOGUE - Hailee Steinfeld is seen at the 10th Annual Teen Vogue 'Young Hollywood' Party with Emporio Armani on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan ... more

Photo: Jordan Strauss

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NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Actress Jennifer Connelly attends the 2010 Tribeca Ball at the New York Academy of Art on April 13, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for New York Academy of Art)

NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Actress Jennifer Connelly attends the 2010 Tribeca Ball at the New York Academy of Art on April 13, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for New York Academy of Art)

Photo: Bryan Bedder

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Mayim Bialik attends the world premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II" at the Nokia Theatre on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Mayim Bialik attends the world premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II" at the Nokia Theatre on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Photo: Jordan Strauss

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Singer Dionne Warwick arrives in the press room after receiving the award for 'Lifetime Achievement' at the 2012 MOBO Awards at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) less

Singer Dionne Warwick arrives in the press room after receiving the award for 'Lifetime Achievement' at the 2012 MOBO Awards at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (Photo by Joel ... more

Photo: Joel Ryan

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**FILE**In this June 5, 2004 file photo, singer Connie Francis performs during the dress rehearsal of the German TV show "Summer Party of Folk Music" in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. Francis, who recorded '50s and '60s pop hits including "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Lipstick on Your Collar," was taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center Wednesday, July 23, 2008 with dangerously high blood pressure. (AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz, File) less

**FILE**In this June 5, 2004 file photo, singer Connie Francis performs during the dress rehearsal of the German TV show "Summer Party of Folk Music" in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. Francis, who recorded '50s ... more

Photo: ECKEHARD SCHULZ

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Television icon Bob Barker returns for one show to the The Price is Right game show at the CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Baker, the longtime host of the daily game show, who recently retired and passed the microphone off to Drew Carey, appeared Wednesday in order to promote his autobiography, "Priceless Memories." The episode will air on April 16. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) less

Television icon Bob Barker returns for one show to the The Price is Right game show at the CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Baker, the longtime host of the daily game show, who ... more

Photo: Damian Dovarganes

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Actor Bill Nighy attends the BA and BAFTA Silent Picturehouse event at Vinopolis on 17 February, 2010 in London,. The event was held to mark British Airways new partnership with BAFTA. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images For BA) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Actor Bill Nighy attends the BA and BAFTA Silent Picturehouse event at Vinopolis on 17 February, 2010 in London,. The event was held to mark British Airways new partnership with ... more

FILE - In this May 1, 2011, file photo, musician and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's 140th convention in Pittsburgh. Nugent said he was insulted by the cancellation of his planned concert at an Army post over his comments about President Barack Obama. Commanders at the Fort Knox, Ky., post nixed Nugent's segment of a June concert after the rocker and conservative activist said at a recent National Rifle Association meeting that he would be "dead or in jail by this time next year" if Obama is re-elected. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) less

FILE - In this May 1, 2011, file photo, musician and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent addresses a seminar at the National Rifle Association's 140th convention in Pittsburgh. Nugent said he was insulted by the ... more

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2012 file photo, actor Christopher Plummer poses back stage after winning an Oscar for best supporting actor for "Beginners" during the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Plummer's haunting portrayal of John Barrymore is being given a new audience. Producers said Tuesday that the film AABarrymoreAA will be shown at cinemas in Canada beginning in May and throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries in October. AABarrymoreAA _ a two-person play exploring the life of famed actor John Barrymore _ earned Plummer a Tony in 1997. Last year, the actor recreated his performance for multiple high-definition cameras. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file) less

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2012 file photo, actor Christopher Plummer poses back stage after winning an Oscar for best supporting actor for "Beginners" during the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of ... more

**FILE**Actress Patty Duke is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 17, 2004, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.The Oscar-winning actress will undergo single heart bypass surgery Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) less

**FILE**Actress Patty Duke is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 17, 2004, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.The Oscar-winning actress will undergo single heart bypass surgery ... more

Actor Tom Hanks, left, and musician Dave Clark of the band the Dave Clark Five, pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini) less

Actor Tom Hanks, left, and musician Dave Clark of the band the Dave Clark Five, pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan ... more

Photo: Evan Agostini

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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Actor Adam Brody arrives at "The Men Who Stare At Goats" premiere party held at the glaceau vitaminwater house during the 2009 Toronto Film Festival on September 11, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For Overture) less

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Actor Adam Brody arrives at "The Men Who Stare At Goats" premiere party held at the glaceau vitaminwater house during the 2009 Toronto Film Festival on September 11, 2009 in ... more